Tangy Parmesan Tilapia Recipe

Rating 5

Lime juice perks up this delicious and good-for-you dish Deborah Purdue sent from her kitchen in Westland, Michigan. She writes, “I was looking for a fish coating that didn't have bread crumbs or flour when I came across this one.”

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Tangy Parmesan Tilapia Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
10 5 15

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash onion powder
  • 4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. Line a broiler pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place fillets in prepared pan; sprinkle with salt.
  • Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture over the top of each fillet; broil 1-2 minutes longer or until topping is golden and fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet equals 179 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 368 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Tangy Parmesan Tilapia in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p14

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2013 by deb540

<p>I was surprised at how tasty this was and how much my mayonnaise haters (they didn't know) loved it. Used lemon juice instead of lime and we are on a low-sodium diet  so I used unsalted butter, omitted the salt and added more pepper...this worked great.</p>

Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2012 by tcarver

Perfect dish. Made it just as recipe called for.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2012 by thenewkitten

This is probably the BEST tilapia I have ever had! I was out of lime juice and substituted Lemon juice and it's absolutely STILL amazing! LOVE IT. So easy it's embarrassing, yet doesn't taste simple! Kudos!

Reviewed on May. 16, 2012 by truejoie

This was a really delicious sauce, everyone loved it! Will be making again.

Reviewed on May. 05, 2012 by txzookeeper

Easy and tasty recipe. I did not put in the butter because I saw no reason for it. It tasted great without it and the topping was probably thicker without it. I also didn't bother with the foil. I just sprayed my broiler pan with non-stick spray. Easy clean up and I didn't waste any foil. I will definitely be making this again.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by teach*music

Easy, quick, delicious. A keeper!

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by Mnewton24

This fish was so tasty! My kids ages 2 and 5 gobbled it up! Will be making this again!

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by michelletheprincess

This turned out so awesome! The sauce was amazing and I will definetly be making it again!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by pixie9999

I don't usually like fish unless its fried, but this is a great healthy alternative. I make this often. So easy

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by jengel1

I love this, its so easy and light and guilt-free!

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by JumpRiverGem

Simple recipe and great taste, can't wait to make it again.

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2011 by JillAndLea

Surprisingly delicious given the simple ingredients and short amount of time it takes to prepare! Will definitely make again and again!

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by cherrylady

Love this recipe! It's so quick and delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by lsedlar

Absolutely Fabulous! I also sprinkled some Panko Bread crumbs on after spreading the cheese mixture. Whole family loved it-hard to do!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by gjclmc

Very good flavor!

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2010 by MattD

So good. The cheese mixture is fantastic. I will definitely use it for other things as well.

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by themrsh

Awesome and perfect! Divided the topping on 3 6oz fillets instead.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2010 by lynnkearns

Wow! This was SOOOOO good!!!! Easy and quick to make. I make sea bass last weekend, and this was even better than that!!!! A definite winner!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by Jayshree

i LOVE this recipie! It is so easy, and comes together in a snap, not to mention that it is just flat out FABULOUS on the taste buds :) i always add a little oregano and parsley in the cheese mix and use a shredded parmesan, asagio and romano mix in place of the plain parmesan. SO GOOD!

Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by sheria76

Have been making over and over since it appeared. Even my picky kids eat it up!

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by lenora43

Didn't have any lime, so I used lemon. It was wonderful. Cooking times, which are often inaccurate with fish were perfect.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by ginnyjb

So tasty, this has become a Friday nite favorite with us. Yummo

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by CanuckCook

Make sure you marinate the fish for about an hour before you cook it. The taste was good but not strong enough without the extra marinating.

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by cheeriogirl

I wasn't too sure about this as I prepared it, but the end result was delicious!! 5 stars!

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2009 by jyoung4566

Great recipe! I added a slice of tomato and some chopped nuts as well when I spread the cheese mixture. My hubby loved it!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by dsr1970

Awesome and easy recipe! My whole family loved its tangy taste! I will definately make this again.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by rellmac

This was really delicious! I was skeptical about lime juice on fish, but the tang was perfect. Even my fussy daughter enjoyed it and said she would eat it again. Definite keeper!

 
 

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